I set this Community profile name up years ago when I was doing a podcast with some friends that is long dead (like over a decade). But this profile is tied to my main Apple account. I'd like to be able to change my profile name to something relevant. Why is this not something that can easily be done? And is there any way to get Apple to change it for me?
Why is this not something that can easily be done?
Fair question.
I was already here when the current "mods must change" policy was implemented. What I know from that long-ago time are two things based on my observation:
1 — Some people abused the "change it yourself" privilege and became "shapeshifters" who would flame a user and disrupt a thread, then come back the next day under a new name and do more damage. We lost some excellent, long-serving helpers as a result. The mods were playing "Whack-a-Mole" trying to control these idiots.
2 — those problems stoped immediately when the "mods must change" policy took effect.
Again, those were my observations. I don't know the Apple reasons, if different. Nor do I know if that was the only implementation used to stop the bleeding of valuable knowledge,
So it appears that, once again, people who cannot control their urges to be disruptive cost you and me useful privileges.
I will notify the Moderation team of your desire. Watch your email acct associated with your Apple Account/Apple ID for a response from the mods.
How do I changed my profile name?
